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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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60% of $18B in US clean energy tax credits 2006-2012 went to top 20% by income; 90% in the plug-in program

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A working paper by a team at the Energy Institute at Haas, University of California, Berkeley, has found that 60% of the $18 billion in US federal income clean energy tax credits issued between 2006 and 2012—e.g., Since 2006, tax expenditures for these “clean energy” tax credits have exceeded $18 billion. billion (19.3%).

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Forecast: US Auto Sales to Climb in 2010, Hybrid Share as Well

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In the past decade diesel's highest market share, 4.1%, was reached in 2006. Given historical alternative fuel trends, the “early adopters” will boost electric car market share upon launch, but it will take some time before significant market share builds for the segment.

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Alternative fuels lose company car discounts

Green Cars News

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. The changes will affect the most polluting hybrids such as the Lexus RX 400H and biofuel ready cars such as the Saab 9-5 Biopower.

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Hydrogen Hyped: BMW Does Pogue

Plugs and Cars

Why are even the smartest journalists unable to get beyond the hype when it comes to automobiles and alternative fuels? On March 29, Pogue blogged about The Future of Hydrogen Cars. His blog only once before (in my quick search) discussed alternative fuels for cars. The investment paid off.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

Plug In Partners

could reportedly produce up to 60,000 Volt electric cars in 2010 , its first anticipated year on the market. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If Selling 60,000 hybrids would be a coup for GM, which lost nearly $2 billion in 2006. Is the Plug In Car in your future ?

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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However, hydrogen is no more or less dangerous than other flammable fuels or the batteries used in electric cars, and vehicles with pressure gas storage tanks are nothing new. With the advancement of fuel cell technology, it’s clear to see that the case for adoption of FCEVs will continue to grow.

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